How to Get an Canon CanoScan LiDE 100 Scanner to Work in Ubuntu 11.10/Linux Mint 12

Canon CanoScan LiDE 100 Scanner by default unknown in the system Ubuntu 11.10/Linux Mint 12, But do not give up, because in Linux Mint/Ubuntu “Everything is possible” and “We Love Hacking“

Use of separate Scanner now not so much used anymore. this is because the scanner function is integrated into a multifunction printer is called “All-In-Ones”. printer is currently using the technology All-in-Ones is a single device can perform the function print, scan and copy. Of course many people would prefer to buy a multifunction printer rather than a regular printer or scanner only. For those who want more functionality than a regular scanner, it is better to buy a separate Scanner.

This difference with Canon Printer is currently already available drivers for Linux distributions. Fortunately SANE Project has been kind enough to make driver support for Canon CanoScan LiDE 100 Scanner. So, you do not worry anymore with little effort, Canon CanoScan LiDE 100 Scanner can be used in Ubuntu 11.10/Linux Mint 12. For installation and configuration of Canon CanoScan LiDE 100 Scanner in Ubuntu 11.10/Linux mint 12, please follow the following guidelines:

First step installing the libraries support. open terminal type the following command:

sudo apt-get install libusb-dev build-essential libsane-dev

Next, install git-core by typing the command:

sudo apt-get install git-core

Then use git to download the SANE backends (file support for scanner driver) by typing the command:

git clone git://git.debian.org/sane/sane-backends.git

The above command will download and put the sane-backends in your home directory. The next step is to compile the file. Still in the terminal, go to the directory sane-backends and configuration using the command:

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